Utilities & Infrastructure in Seward, AK

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

86.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

58.7%

of households

No Internet

13.4%

of households

Total Households

992

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

58.7%

Cellular Data Plan

72.1%

Cellular Only (no wired)

26.5%

No Internet Access

13.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

87.8%

of households

Smartphone

81.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

79.7%

of households

Tablet

41.5%

of households

Any Computing Device

87.8%

Smartphone

81.4%

Desktop / Laptop

79.7%

Tablet

41.5%

Smartphone Only

6.3%

No Computer

12.2%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

Population Served

3,869

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
SEWARD	Community	Ground water	3,324	1
SEWARD MARINE INDUSTRIAL CENT	Community	Ground water	545	1

86.6% of households in Seward have broadband internet access. 58.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 26.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 13.4% of households have no internet access. 6.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 3,869 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.